The tomatoes are picked, the yard was mowed, the house was cleaned, the ironing was done and the last chapter was read. Shirley was ready to go home. Shirley Mae Frey made her appearance on May 27, 1933, at the home of her aunt, Helen Cooper, in Winona, Minn. She joined her mother Helen Margurite (Strupp), father Felix Henry Frey, sister Phyllis, and brother Ron. Younger … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Jensen
James “Jim” Jensen, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on June 26, 2024. Jim was born in Rushford, Minn., to James Bertram Jensen and Helen Penschuk Jensen. Before a year at the University of Hawaii, Jim attended Carleton College. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and later received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. As a lawyer, Jim worked at the … [Read more...]
Thomas W. Casey
Thomas W. Casey, age 80, of Glencoe, Minn., passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe A cele-bration of life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Thomas’ home in Glencoe, 10636 145th Street. Burial will be held at Saetersdal Lutheran Church Cemetery in Harmony, Minn., at a later date. See the complete … [Read more...]
Lloyd Lee Swalve
Lloyd Lee Swalve, born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, June 14, 1946, died peacefully at the Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn., on June 25, 2024. Lloyd was the fifth of six sons born to George and Gesina (Janssen) Swalve. Lloyd graduated from Wells-Easton High School, Wells, Minn., in 1964. He continued his education at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stout graduating with a BS degree … [Read more...]
Joyce (Vang) Hanlon
Heaven gained an angel! Joyce (Vang) Hanlon passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at age 92 at her home in Harmony, Minn., surrounded by her pride and joy, her children. Joyce grew up in Harmony and was the only child of William and Hildred (Londroche) Vang. She graduated from Harmony High School, participating in chorus, glee club and operetta. After high school, she … [Read more...]
Charlotte Colleen (McMahon) Ryan
Charlotte Colleen (McMahon) Ryan, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born on July 26, 1946, to James and Elizabeth McMahon. She grew up on the family farm in Chatfield, Minn., with many siblings and animals to keep her busy. Her love for animals led to her becoming … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving
Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving, son of Carol (Myhre) and Manferd Nordsving, was born on January 25, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024. Chuck spent his first few years in Spring Grove until moving to Harmony where he attended school and graduated with the Spirit of ‘76 class. Chuck’s teenage years were spent hanging out with his friends at the pool hall, … [Read more...]
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard, 60, was born on February 17, 1964, to Eldon D. and Carolyn Jonsgaard of Rushford. He was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1982. He also went to Western Techincal college for an auto machanic degree. He married Karen Gady on November 14, 1992, then later divorced. They had three girls and one … [Read more...]
Marvin Hovden
Marvin Hovden, age 93, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. A cele-bration of life will be held for Marv on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Fair Community Building. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery at a later date. Marvin Hovden was born on April 5, 1931, to Carmen and … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years. Jeff was born on November 9, 1952, in Breckinridge, Minn., to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Minn., and Altoona, Wis., where he graduated from Regis High School. Jeff attended community college before … [Read more...]